plurality (Meaning)
plurality (n)
the state of being plural
a large indefinite number
(in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)
plurality (n.)
The state of being plural, or consisting of more than one; a number consisting of two or more of the same kind; as, a plurality of worlds; the plurality of a verb.
The greater number; a majority; also, the greatest of several numbers; in elections, the excess of the votes given for one candidate over those given for another, or for any other, candidate. When there are more than two candidates, the one who receives the plurality of votes may have less than a majority. See Majority.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of plurality
plurality Sentence Examples
- The proposal was passed with a narrow plurality of 51% to 49%.
- The political party holds a plurality in the legislature, but not a majority.
- The data suggests a plurality of respondents support the new tax policy.
- The court ruled that the plurality of votes did not constitute a valid election.
- The plurality of shareholders approved the merger proposal.
- The opinion poll showed a plurality of voters favoring the candidate.
- The plurality of nations in the United Nations condemned the aggression.
- The plurality of voters in the referendum voted to leave the European Union.
- The consensus was broken, with a plurality of members dissenting from the majority view.
- The plurality of evidence points to the suspect's innocence.
FAQs About the word plurality
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The proposal was passed with a narrow plurality of 51% to 49%.
The political party holds a plurality in the legislature, but not a majority.
The data suggests a plurality of respondents support the new tax policy.
The court ruled that the plurality of votes did not constitute a valid election.
